Mississippi Gaming Laws
- Mississippi Gambling Laws, Regulations and Guide. Misssissippi differs from most of its neighbors in the Deep South, considering they’ve embraced casino gambling. The state’s casinos pull in over $900 million in annual tax revenue, and support over 37,000 jobs. Unfortunately, the Magnolia State isn’t so liberal about online gaming.
- Define Mississippi Gaming Laws. Means the Mississippi Gaming Control Act and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.
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In 1990, the Mississippi Legislature enacted the Mississippi Gaming Control Act, Miss.Code Ann. §§ 75-76-1 to -313 (2000). In doing so, the Mississippi Gaming Commission was created in order to regulate the gaming industry effectively. The next regular meeting of the Mississippi Gaming Commission will be held on Thursday, March 18, 2021 beginning at 9:00 a.m. At the Jackson Office of the Mississippi Gaming Commission, 620 North Street, Suite 200, Jackson, MS 39202.
Code Section
97-33-1 et seq.; 75-76-1 et seq
Gambling
Encouraging any game, other than a dog fight, for money or other valuable thing
Horse Racing/Off-Track Betting
Prohibited.
Dog Racing/Off-Track Betting
Not specified
Mississippi Gaming Laws
Casinos Allowed?
Cruise vessels allowed on Mississippi River or waters within any county bordering river in which voters have approved gambling. Licensed casinos allowed
Ms Gaming Regulations
Other Kinds of Gambling-Related Activities Allowed or Banned
Cockfights; Indian ball play; duels; raffles; gambling devices; yacht races; shooting matches; illegal. Charitable bingo allowed. Gambling devices and gaming
tables are banned. Minors not allowed any gambling privileges